Application guide
Emergency & Exit Lighting for Hazardous and Industrial Areas in the UAE & GCC
When power fails, people must still see the way out and shut the plant down safely. We supply explosion-proof emergency luminaires for classified areas and exit and emergency fittings for safe plant areas.
Which emergency light fits the area?
First decide whether the area is classified. Hazardous areas need certified luminaires. Safe areas can use standard emergency fittings.
| Your situation | Start with | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Hazardous-area corridors, pump rooms and platforms | Linear emergency explosion-proof LED | The Red Sky Linear Emergency and Linear Tuff Emergency series include a 90-minute emergency battery backup. |
| Hazardous-area flood or high bay with emergency option | Block Max series | Approved for Zone 1 and Zone 21 with emergency lighting options. |
| Portable task light that doubles as emergency light | SA Lumin Emergency Worklight SAE100 | Certified for Zones 1 and 2 (gas) and 21 and 22 (dust), with built-in emergency backup for escape routes and work areas. |
| Exit and emergency lighting in plant buildings | TREVOS Helios, Beltr and Plexi LED | Safe-area luminaires, CE certified, with a 50,000 hour L80/B20 life and IK08 impact strength. |
| Replacing tubes with emergency-ready versions | Emergency LED tube light | 9 to 18 W tubes with a T8 G13 base, for hospitals, offices, parking and schools. |
Emergency lighting duration, light levels and layout are set by your local authority and site standards. Confirm the requirements before you choose fixtures, and check the area classification for every location.
Emergency and exit lighting we supply
Every item below links to its product page. Specifications are taken from the product pages, so check the datasheet for your exact model and approval.
Red Sky Linear Emergency
Explosion-proof linear LED with a 90-minute emergency battery backup.
Red Sky Linear Tuff Emergency
Rugged explosion-proof linear LED with 90-minute emergency backup.
Red Sky Block Max
7,000 to 30,000 lm, IP66/67, with emergency lighting options.
SA Lumin Emergency Worklight
Task light with built-in emergency backup. Zones 1 and 2 (gas), 21 and 22 (dust).
TREVOS Helios LED
IP42, CE certified, 50,000 hour life, IK08 impact strength.
TREVOS Beltr LED NM
IP44, CE certified, steel body with a polycarbonate diffuser.
TREVOS Plexi LED
IP20, steel and aluminium body with a UV-stable acrylic diffuser, CE certified.
Emergency LED Tube Light 9 to 18 W
T8 G13 emergency tube with 130 lm/W LEDs and a 120 degree beam.
Browse Exit & Emergency Lighting and Emergency LED Tube Lights. Also see tank farm and refinery lighting.
How to plan emergency lighting
Six points to settle before you choose fixtures.
- Is the area classified?Hazardous areas need certified emergency luminaires. Give the zone, gas group and temperature class.
- What must stay lit?Escape routes, exits, control points and shutdown positions each need their own coverage.
- How long must it last?Backup duration comes from your authority and site standards. Check what applies to your plant.
- What is the ambient and environment?Heat, corrosion and washdown affect fixture choice and ingress protection.
- How will you test it?Plan routine testing and battery replacement. Choose fixtures that are easy to maintain.
- Does it need to double as work lighting?Some fixtures serve both normal and emergency duty and cut the number of fittings.
Where these systems are used
Offshore platforms and rigs
Emergency linear lights along escape routes and modules.
Refineries and petrochemical plant
Explosion-proof emergency fixtures in classified process areas.
Pump houses and substations
Emergency lighting for shutdown and safe access.
Plant buildings and offices
Exit and emergency fittings in safe areas.
Brands behind these products
Emergency lighting FAQs
What is the difference between emergency lighting and exit lighting?
Emergency lighting keeps an area lit when the mains fails. Exit lighting marks the way out. A fixture can do both, and the requirements come from your local rules and site standards.
Can I use standard emergency lights in a hazardous area?
No. A classified area needs luminaires certified for the zone. Use explosion-proof types such as the Red Sky linear emergency series.
How long do the explosion-proof emergency lights run on battery?
The Red Sky Linear Emergency series offers a 90-minute emergency battery backup. Confirm the duration your site requires.
Can I get a portable light with emergency backup?
Yes. The SA Lumin EX Emergency Worklight SAE100 is certified for Zones 1 and 2 (gas) and 21 and 22 (dust) and has built-in emergency backup.
Which luminaires are for safe areas only?
The TREVOS Helios, Beltr and Plexi LED luminaires are CE certified for general, non-hazardous plant areas.
Do you supply emergency lighting across the GCC?
Yes. Daly Middle East supplies from Dubai to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain.
Planning emergency lighting for a plant in the UAE or GCC?
Send us the area classification, escape routes and backup time needed. We will recommend the fixtures and quote them.